2016 MLB Trade Deadline: 5 best prospects traded

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Mar 18, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Texas Rangers center fielder Lewis Brinson (70) hits a three run home run during the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Alamodome. The Rangers defeated the Royals 7-5. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Lewis Brinson

Lewis Brinson is a stud outfield prospect, and some feel he could be one of the top three outfielders in the minors. Possessing speed, power, and a rocket for an arm, Brinson has all the tools to be a star outfielder in the Major Leagues for years to come. He was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in the deal for Jonathan Lucroy and Jeremy Jeffress, and with the Brewers, he could be in the Show sooner than later.

Prior to the 2016 MLB season, Baseball America ranked Brinson as the 16th-best prospect in baseball. The highest ranked prospect in the Brewers organization by MLB.com is Orlando Arcia, who was recently promoted to the big leagues. That leaves Brinson as the top prospect remaining in the Brewers farm system, and the one who will have all eyes on him.

Brinson has struggled this season at Double-A, batting only .237 for the Frisco RoughRiders. It is his second season with the team, as he nearly hit .300 for them in 2015. At the time of the trade, he had hit .318 over his last 10 games, so he is definitely coming to the Brewers system on a hot streak.

The Brewers are definitely in a rebuilding process, and a player like Brinson can instantly make them better next season. He is likely to finish up the 2016 season in the minor leagues, but he will definitely be at big league camp next Spring, and should get every opportunity to be the Brewers everyday centerfielder in 2017.

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